Trail Running calendar near Ellerbe 2026-2027

Deerfly Trail Race at Carvers Creek State Park features timed 11K and 6K courses plus canine-only events on October 17, 2026. The event is limited to 200 participants and includes year-six shirts, coins, and cash awards for course records.

Trail ultramarathon in Uwharrie National Forest near Troy, NC on a 20.5 mile figure 8 loop; 100M is five loops, 100K is three. Field limited to 150 runners with a 36 hour cutoff and a 50-mile qualifying requirement for the 100M.

Rootrock Trail Run at Briar Chapel in Chapel Hill offers 5K, 10K and Half Marathon courses across root and rock strewn single track trails. The event includes aid stations, chip timing, post race food, a free kids treasure race and awards.

Experience an iconic North Carolina trail race at Bur Mil Park featuring scenic watershed trails around three lakes. Choose from half marathon, marathon, or forty mile distances with solo, relay, and rucking categories available.

Take on a scenic trail challenge in Southern Pines. Choose between a four-hour race to complete as many one-mile loops as you can, or a three-loop 5K on the same beautiful course. The route passes a historic 470-year-old pine tree.

Experience an autumn trail tradition at the Anne Springs Close Greenway. Choose from a half marathon, 10K, or 5K Dog Jog where the whole family and their furry companions can race together.

The Unforeseen at Reedy Creek Nature Preserve is a trail event where a dice roll decides a random race distance shortly before the start, and a six hour option lets participants complete as many 2.25 mile laps as possible.

Run for a cause at the UCSO Deputy Dash 5K Trail Run in Monroe. This event supports the UCSO Foundation and features a post-race expo with local vendors. Participants receive a finisher medal and race swag bag.

A 12 hour night trail event at the ASC Greenway in Fort Mill, SC. Runners complete laps of a 5K loop around Lake Haigler on the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Briar Chapel with a variety of trail races ranging from 2 miles to 10K. Enjoy smooth paths or technical single track trails followed by post race pie and festive awards.

Trail races at Cane Creek Mountains Natural Area in Snow Camp, NC on Friday after Thanksgiving. Half marathon and 7.5 mile options include run, ruck, economy and virtual entries with marked single track and aid stations.

Hit the trails after Thanksgiving at the Leftovers Trail Run in Briar Chapel. Choose a 5K or 10K on a scenic, mixed-terrain course. The event features a unique, eco-conscious swag scramble with vintage race gear, a post-race party, and a fr..

A 31.5-mile three-loop run around Derby Community Building in Ellerbe NC, raced on asphalt and dirt with course markings and open traffic. Runners receive a free spaghetti meal and a custom finisher medal; awards for overall and Richmond Co..

Join the Turkey Chase in Cary for a post Thanksgiving run through William B. Umstead State Park. Choose from 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances with full transportation provided to the race site.

Experience a cross country festival in Pittsboro featuring a 40 mile ultramarathon, 40K, and age graded team relay with live music and camping.

Test your endurance on a 2.5 mile loop at the Florence Soccer Complex with 2 and 4 hour run or ruck options. All participants receive a finisher coin while supporting the local trail and park systems.

Two trail races at Lake Norman State Park in Troutman, NC offer 30K and 50K courses on single-track loops with a nine hour cut off, stocked aid stations, and finisher medals for those who complete their distance.

A holiday trail running event on a 1.17 mile loop at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, North Carolina. Timed 9 hour, 6 hour, and 3 hour events with proceeds donated to the Harnett Food Pantry.

Experience the natural beauty of Cedarock Park with a variety of trail races in Burlington. Enjoy twisty single track trails followed by hot soup and a finisher hoodie at this long running December event.

Experience an epic trail run through Harris Lake County Park at the Viking Dash in Raleigh. Choose between 5K or 10K distances and earn a unique forged finisher medal for completing the journey.